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Every day, hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers wake up with one mission in mind: to protect their community. As we head into National Police Week, we honor the brave men and women in blue who put their lives on the line everyday to protect us.
We had some big wins this week here on Capitol Hill: from ending cruel animal testing and a new bill to support veterans, to voting to restore American pride, we are getting things done.
Today is Military Spouses Appreciation Day and I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible husbands and wives of our military families for their unwavering strength, resilience, and personal sacrifices.
I am thrilled to announce that Gianna Pagano from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach County was selected as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Her artwork will be displayed alongside the winners from each Congressional district across the country in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for one year and will receive a trip to Washington, D.C.
I proudly cast my vote in favor of the Gulf of America Act, legislation that renames what was once known as the Gulf of Mexico to what it truly is: the Gulf of America.
This week, we celebrate National Small Business Week, and it’s a chance to recognize the backbone of our economy: America’s small business owners. These hardworking men and women embody the grit, dedication, and innovation that defines our nation.
For decades, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used your tax dollars to fund cruel deadly experiments on beagles. Taxpayers and pet owners have been forced to pay for NIH abuse, with dogs being put through hell, kept in cramped cages, bleeding them out, and forcing them into septic shock.
It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week and it’s never too early to make sure you’re ready. Florida sees more hurricanes each year than any other state, making it essential for our community to prepare for the many hazards these storms can bring to our homes.
We had a lot happening this week: we celebrated a huge milestone, the first 100 days of President Trump’s historic second term; we continued putting together one big, beautiful budget bill; and we voted to give Americans freedom to buy the car of their choice.
Today, on Military Brats Day and every day, I’m proud to recognize our military children and honor the sacrifices they make. They are the unsung heroes of our armed forces.